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Authentically Me. Perfectly Imperfect.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:01:56 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8Dear Friends…http://melshashea.com/dear-friends/
http://melshashea.com/dear-friends/#respondTue, 18 Sep 2018 12:01:56 +0000http://melshashea.com/?p=2314Over the years we’ve gotten to know each other and have built a certain trust. I value that. So much! I’m sharing something that is taking top priority in my life, so you know where I am if you don’t see me around for a bit. In true fashion, I’m going to share openly, honestly and vulnerably.

In July, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. A couple weeks ago I had surgery to remove the tumour and I’m just over here working on healing.
For, at least, the rest of 2018 I’ll be doing treatments, recovering and creating an environment in my body where cancer does not wish to grow. {insert radical transformation here!}

I am surrounded by so much love that it makes my heart want to burst! Matt is a true angel on earth for me. My fantastic friends & family are generous with their support. I have an incredible team of professionals supporting my efforts. I am in good hands and have no doubt that I will overcome this!

I’m sharing this with you for a couple reasons. One is that I didn’t want to take a step back without letting you know ‘why’ because, in my opinion, that’s part of relationships and I value ours.

Second, for the rest of 2018 The Clubhouse will be closed to the public. The spaces in the Clubhouse have been transformed to support my healing. A writing space and a yoga/physio/meditation space. Whenever I need a boost of happy, I turn the twinkle lights on, turn up the music and dance around the Clubhouse thinking of the women who have gathered here to work on their own healing. The Clubhouse is still a healing space – just a different kind of healing for the next few months. Yes, there is still confetti tossing when we get good news!

Third, we’ve decided that part of my healing will include getting back to basics! Creating the space for what we want more of in our lives like more time with the people we love most, mindful moments in nature, moving our bodies in holistic ways, preparing foods to boost my immune system and doing the things that make our hearts sing. I also need to get quiet to hear my own inner wisdom to help guide me on this adventure. Part of this includes scaling back time on social media. Soon I’ll be deactivating Facebook for awhile {before I go, I’ll share one last card reading post for those of you who love them!}. I’ll still be over on Instagram sharing musings and photos should you wish to keep in touch over there.

Lastly, I wanted you to know that you are not alone if you are going through your own difficult time right now. We all have them! A few things that have helped me along the way so far: reaching out and asking for help or a hug, spending time in nature, letting people love me (sometimes a tough one for me), being truthful with myself & accepting help when I need it, allowing myself permission to rest & heal (soooo much harder than I thought it would be!), looking for the good in my situation and giving myself a GRACE card when I’m having a rough day.

There are a lot of ups and downs in my world right now but here’s what I know for sure; I am worthy of the love I so generously give to others. And, so are YOU – you are worthy of the love you so generously give to others. I believe this wholeheartedly! It’s time for me to deeply practice the art of loving and caring for oneself in radical transformative ways. I’ll be back healthier & brighter than ever! Until then, my wish for us is abundant love, vibrant health & magical moments that make our hearts skip a beat. Make YOUR moments count!

Big love! xo

PS – I am happy to report that I completed The Soul of Coaching Program this summer! It was an enlightening & heart opening experience. In the new year, I’ll be SO EXCITED to share new programs, a powerful accountability sisterhood & mentorships that help women tap into their own Inner Wisdom to access what they want more of in life! I look forward to the days we are together again!

Date for 2019 will be announced in the New Year

Before Soul Restoration, I was full of shame, guilt, unworthiness, not enough-ness, feeling broken, feeling alone in my story, feeling disconnected from my true self, believing the lies people told me, and I didn’t know it could be different. As I worked through Soul Restoration a little light began to shine. This curriculum helped me to see the truth of who I am, to believe the good and to let the love in. It helped me to see and feel the world differently. It helped me to focus on the positive. I want that for you, too!

I invite you to restore back to your authentic self in the safe & sacred space of the SHIFTclubhouse. We will gather Thursday – Sunday to do our soul work & soulful art projects. SO much is included::all you have to do is show up with an open heart!

For anyone wishing to round out the weekend with a hotel stay we recommend The Premier Best Western. It’s not far from the SHIFTclubhouse, offers a free continental breakfast and affordable rates. If you are flying in to join us, the closest airport is Edmonton (YEG). We’re just 7 minutes away.

This is an experience that truly changed my life and how I see the world. Today, I know that it’s ok to be my authentic self and really, that’s the only way to be in the world! It would be an honour to witness & hold sacred space for your own restoration back to your authentic self. xo

**This event takes place in the SHIFTclubhouse (aka my home). There are some stairs up to the front door. Free residential parking.

Gather with Annie of Sage Stone Malas & Melsha, in her whimsical Clubhouse, for a few hours of soulful fun!

We will circle together, meditate together and set intentions together.

Annie will guide us through selecting the perfect gemstones, designing & creating two of our very own custom wrist malas. We get to create them with as much love & good intentions as we desire!

While tuning in to the whispers of our souls, Melsha will guide us through the creative process of making Truth Cards. These little, yet powerful, Truth Cards are beautiful reminders of the Truth within. No art experience necessary, just an open heart!

Join us! Your investment for these hours of creation & connection is $111.

We are so excited to share this soulfully creative time with you!

*Once your ticket is purchased we get to work making sure everything is awesome for your arrival & our time together so this workshop is non-refundable. We are happy to transfer your ticket to someone else up to 24 hours before the start of the workshop.

]]>http://melshashea.com/soulful-creation-workshop/feed/045 Simple Things I Love About Lifehttp://melshashea.com/45-simple-things-i-love-about-life/
http://melshashea.com/45-simple-things-i-love-about-life/#respondWed, 07 Feb 2018 02:12:38 +0000http://melshashea.com/?p=2254Forty-five days from now, I will turn 45.

It feels like I’m standing in the middle of a bridge. I look one way and I see my youth. I look the other way and I see my older years ahead. The only way to go is toward the older years. I know, without a shadow of a doubt, I’m going to be a person who will forever be young at heart.

I’m at a point in my life where lessons have become wisdom. Scars have become stories. Accomplishments have become tiny victories. My children have become adults. Some wounds have healed; others are a work in progress. Obstacles have been celebrated for what they really were. What it all comes down to is LOVE.

In celebration of the end of 44, I made a list of 45 things I love about life. Your list will be different than mine. We all love different things. I wanted to share it because some of the things on this list are so simple that I could do them everyday if I wanted! Some of the things on this list I’ve loved my entire life or love with my whole heart. It goes without saying that family & friends make the LOVE list so I didn’t include them here. In no particular order, 45 things I love, make my heart sing, make me smile or make me want to get out of bed every day.

Snail Mail – happy mail is a forgotten art filled with love

Wishing on Stars – I believe wishes do come true

Sunset Chasing

Campfires with friends who share soul to soul

Going to the movies alone – my guilty pleasure

Building Snowmen

Jumping in puddles

Climbing trees

Outdoor swimming pools, especially at sunrise

Listening to the waves

Making memories – not waiting for someone else to do it for me but doing it for myself

Planning & organizing – I’m pretty sure I came out of the womb doing this!

Quiet morning moments

The Spirit of Christmas

Bare toes on the earth

“Just Because” flowers

The glow of candlelight

Mountains – their stillness, strength and power.

Tiny Homes & spaces

Forests – and the 5 senses they dance with

The smell after the rain

Possibilities, endless possibilities

Eating off the pretty dishes without company because I deserve the pretty dishes, too!

The little details. There is so much meaning in the little details. They make my heart sing.

Sacred yeses & the soul excitement that come with them

Honouring a no when my heart feels a no

Permission to slow down

Enjoying the simple things

Alone time

Soul chats

Hugs

Practicing gratitude

Sunshine on my face

Shaved legs & clean sheets

Helping others

Tender hearts

Acts of Kindness

Seeing the best in each other

Letting go of stuff

Baby steps in the right direction

Documenting life with photos

Our marriage

Adventures – even the tiny ones make me smile!

Celebrating even the tough stuff that I’ve come through.

Myself. This one is a hard one to put on this list. I’ve spent the majority of my life trying to figure out who I am. I am many things. At this point in my life I can say (and believe) that I am Me! And, THAT is enough. I didn’t always believe I was enough. I’ve gone down some paths that helped me to understand myself better but also allowed me to discover who I was not. I’m still learning and growing and changing as I learn new things and new ways of being. I love that I have tried!

After 45 years of living on the planet I know for sure that there will be bright shiny days and there will be dark days. There will be dancing around the kitchen and crying into my pillow. There will be too much time and not enough time. There will be love and there will be sorrow. There will be enough and not enough. There will be lessons to be learned and lessons to be taught. And I know for sure, that the sun will always rise on a new day and set at the end of a long day. No matter what. I get to choose how I will show up to each new day, each new moment.

I’m showing up to 45 with open arms, an open heart and a youthful spring in my step. I’m also showing up with a whole lotta love! xo

Sacredcircles are a place to be yourself. Two hours of dedicated time to just BE yourself, you aren’t responsible for anyone or anything. You are here for YOU. For your growth. For your peace. For your soul.

We share. We meditate. We grow. We connect.

The Healing Circle Room

I fell in love with Sacred Circles when I attended one myself for 24 weeks in 2015 & another 12 weeks in 2016, plus the several I’ve held since then. It helped me in so many ways that I didn’t even realize were possible. Sometimes it cracked me open, it helped me heal, I felt safe to share, I grew, I honored myself, I learned to be more loving toward myself, I learned to be there for myself and let go of some of that negative self talk that I had been exposing myself to for years.

You’re invited to the SHIFTclubhouse (aka my house) where I’ve created a safe, comfortable & whimsical space. I am a Certified Meditation Teacher through Lifestyle Meditation & completed the Ancient Sacred Formation; A Practical Guide to Leading a Circle program with Rev. Waymatea Ellis. I’ve also completed the Brave Girls Club Soul Restoration teacher certification.

I feel honored to be witness to part of your journey & welcome you to this growing community. I would love for you to join us. xo

At first I wasn’t even sure myself what a soul share circle was but it sounded intriguing. On my personal journey of growth, I’ve decided to throw myself into as many positive situations even if I don’t yet understand them. I trusted Melsha wouldn’t steer me in any other direction than one of love and trust, so I jumped in!

Joining the Soul Circle with Melsha and two beautiful ladies I’ve never met, prior to this experience, was easily one of the single best experiences of 2015 for me. I laughed. I cried. A lot. I feel like I grew as a person more than I could have on my own and I truly feel like for the first time in what feels like forever, I’m starting to really and truly know “ME” and what “I” want in life. I wouldn’t hesitate to join another circle – it’s an incredible experience.

~Michelle Wispinski

When I first decided to join the sacred circle I was very nervous. It was not anything I had ever done before and I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I first walked into Melsha’s room, I instantly felt my anxiety melt away. I opened my mind and heart to the experience and under Melsha’s guidance, learned more about myself than I thought possible in such a short time.

~T. E.

From the moment you walk in, you know you are safe. Melsha creates a truly sacred environment, which allows your heart to open and heal. I highly recommend giving yourself this gift.

Full Day Workshop

10:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday, April 8

In our Virtual Clubhouse Space

I made my first Vision Board in 2007. I put some wild material wants & dream experiences on that board that, much to my surprise, came to life! Honestly, I couldn’t believe that I had the power to manifest the life I wanted to live. (A story for the workshop!)

That was a decade ago and I’ve changed a lot. I don’t have the same material needs or wants. I prefer experiences to things (there’s nothing wrong with wanting more things if they bring you joy!). I want more time with the people I love most. I want to act on sacred yeses. I want to honour the no’s I feel in my heart. I want to do more of what I love. It’s time to celebrate what I’ve already accomplished! There are people I want to meet. I want a better relationship with my body. I want connection, understanding, adventure and I’ve got some tiny house dreams!

Your dreams are different than mine but I do believe that we all have the power to create a life we love, filled with inspired action, alignment, joy and maybe even a little play! Vibration Boards can help you go beyond simply ‘getting what you want’ to a deeper understanding of your authentic self & your true desires. This is so much more than just cutting pretty pictures from a magazine!

What’s a Vibration Board?

Think Vision Board meets Feel Good Board! Vibration Boards are a visual representation of what we want, what we’ve already attracted and what we love. When you get clear on what you want to create in your life, magic starts to happen!

Feelings are involved here. Rebecca Campbell, author of Light is The New Black, states, “when we bring our future wants into alignment with what currently is, our brain cannot distinguish between the two and so it’s much easier to become a vibrational match, thus helping us attract it more quickly.”

We’ll gather for a full day of diving in to connect with our authentic selves, discover what we want more of in our lives, create a personal Vibration Board & align with some inspired action steps to create a life you love.

We’ll come together in The Virtual Clubhouse via Zoom. (you will be sent a link to connect to the gathering space on the day of)

We will journal, have a guided meditation, set intentions & create Vibration Boards. I’ll walk you through every step of the process! Here’s what you’ll need:

A device (computer, laptop, ipad) that allows you to connect to the internet & a good internet connection

Journal

Bristol board or any type of board you would like to have your vibrations on

Glue Stick

Scissors

Some magazines including one that is of special interest for you (ie knitting, gardening, hiking, photography, travel)

Some pictures of yourself & those you love that can be put on your board (I just print mine on regular printer paper at home)

A card & envelope. I use about a 3.5″ x 5″ card but can be any size or even homemade!

a Post-It-Note or colored piece of paper

Optional – candle & matches

Good Tunes!

And, here’s a rough idea of how the day will unfold *because this is the first one these times are approximate, except for start & end time* :

The next 2.5 -3hrs hours will be used for grabbing some lunch & spending time cutting from your magazines. During this time we will stay connected via Facebook Group sharing photos of our progress and asking questions. We switch to this process so each person can listen to their favourite music & work at their own pace.

We’ll gather back in the Virtual Clubhouse to discuss bringing the board together & making it come alive!

4:00pm we’ll gather one last time with our completed boards to create an inspired action plan around these vibrations we want more of. We’ll close out our day around 5pm.

This day is all about YOU, for you & creating the vision of what you want more of in your life! Even though you’ll be creating from your own home, be sure to block off this time for yourself! I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to The Virtual Clubhouse!

*Tickets are non-refundable. As soon as you purchase your ticket magic starts to happen to make the workshop possible and I no longer try to sell your spot, so please be sure of your commitment to the workshop. <3